The statistics have been released by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website and cover May 2025. All offences are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations
1. Mulberry Rise
Mulberry Rise: 41 incidents, including 37 shoplifting offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Walpole Road
Walpole Road: 26 incidents, including 21 shoplifting offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
Middleton Grange Shopping Centre: 25 incidents, including seven shoplifting offences and four violence and sexual offences (classed together), are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Iconic Media Group
4. York Road
York Road: 24 incidents, including 10 violence and sexual offences (classed together) and three public order offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid